Alan Pardew shocked by Remy decision

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has revealed that the club made Loic Remy a “fantastic” offer.

The French striker looked set to join the St James’ Park outfit, but Premier League rivals QPR made a late move for his signature.

He was convinced to join the Super Hoops by Harry Redknapp, who is believed to have handed him a bumper contract to aid them in their relegation fight.

It is reported that the 26-year-old will earn around £70,000-per-week at Loftus Road, but Pardew revealed that the Magpies made him a very attractive offer and that he is surprised by the player’s decision:

“It was a little strange as we had obviously put a lot of work in and made the club an offer that was accepted, a good offer,” he is quoted by Sky Sports.

Pardew went on to state that Newcastle will not be forced into paying over the odds for any player:

“We made a fantastic offer to the player and then he didn’t arrive. This club is on a financial footing that is strong, but we’re still not going to pay silly money.

“We’re going to pay what is correct and that is what we offered. We made a fantastic offer, a fantastic Premiership offer to that player – trust me.

“I don’t really want to criticise the player. The player makes the decision and he stands by it. I don’t really have anything else to say on it.”